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Work Session - Inverviews with Candidates for Filing in the Office of First Ward City CouncilCopyrighted J uly 23, 2020 City of Dubuque Special Meeting Work Session - Bottom # 1. IT E M T I T L E:I nterviews of Candidates for Filling a Vacancy in the Office of First Ward City Council S UM M ARY:T he City Council will conduct individual interviews with the candidates who filed L etters of I nterest and/or Resumes for filling a vacancy in the Office of F irst Ward City Council. Interview Order: 1. L ou Oswald 2. Susan Farber 3. J ohn P regler 4. Otto Krueger 5. Michaela F reiburger 6. Kevin Lynch 7. J . B ruce Meriwether 8. Amy Crow Sunleaf 9. Steven B aumhover 10. David Rokusek Appointment will be made at a special session of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. on J uly 27, 2020 and conducted virtually. S UG G E S T E D D I S P O S I T I O N: AT TAC H ME N TS: Description Type Oswald, Lou - Letter Supporting Documentation Farber, Susan - Letter Supporting Documentation Pregler, J ohn - Letter Supporting Documentation Krueger, Otto - Letter Supporting Documentation Freiburger, Michaela - Letter Supporting Documentation Lynch, Kevin - Letter Supporting Documentation Meriwether, J . Bruce - Letter Supporting Documentation Sunleaf, Amy Crow Supporting Documentation Baumhover, Stever - Letter Supporting Documentation Rokusek, David - Letter Supporting Documentation Proof of Publication for Notice of Filling a Vacancy by Appointment Supporting Documentation 1 Kevin Firnstahl From:ottokrueger@mchsi.com Sent:Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:27 AM To:CtyClerk Subject:Application Letter/Resume For First Ward Position Attachments:OTTO KRUEGER.docx; Otto's City Council Application Letter.odt Good morning Mr. Firnstahl. Thank you for your assistance in receiving and distributing my letter of application along with resume to Mayor Buol and City Council Members. Otto Krueger Click https://www.mailcontrol.com/sr/SqlWZr-BRDnGX2PQPOmvUrwS- HatjSAfJALnUIVREGqwSXLBvQ6kSyd02q7bG4ZRacbEaKe314zIiTKH8SslWQ== to report this email as spam. OTTO KRUEGER 2521 Wheatland Drive Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 451-4446 OBJECTIVE: Opportunity to utilize skills in city government and council procedures. Major attributes include flexibility, outstanding human relation and communication skills along with sound judgment and decision-making procedures. EDUCATION University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) • Master of Arts in Public Administration COE College (Cedar Rapids, IA) • Bachelor of Music • Honor student • Received Air Force Officer Commission through ROTC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DIAMOND JO CASINO (2008 – 2017) ● Purchasing/Receiving and Warehouse Manager Responsible for the purchasing of supplies, equipment and materials for an $89M casino. Supports, controls and administers the budget for the department. Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations for appointment. This is a new department, so I provided strong administrative leadership and have implemented new and innovative ways of accomplishing company objectives. DUBUQUE DATA SERVICES (2005 – 2006) DUBUQUE, IA • Corporate Trainer Responsible for the initial and recurring training for over 70 personnel who are Customer Service Representatives for auto dealerships throughout the U.S. ** (Position was eliminated due to downsizing) ** Installation Coordinator • Develop, implement, and monitor the installation process for all assigned installations nationwide from beginning to end. Works closely with Purchasing Agent and Sales Department to ensure a smooth transition to all hardware and software for customers using the Dubuque Data Services program. McLeod USA (1996 – 2005) Cedar Rapids, IA • Iowa Communications Network Technician Responsible for the daily management, maintenance, and operation of the Iowa Communication Network for Northeast Iowa. Also provide technical support for State Departments and schools using the McLeod Network for Internet and Fiber Optic Circuits. ** (Position was eliminated due to downsizing) ** AEOLUS CORPORATION (1993 – 1996) Cedar Rapids, IA • Vice-President of Operations OK Consulting (2006 – 2017) ● President/Owner Responsible for the Operations, Management, Marketing, Staff, Employees an d Budgeting for the following clients: 1. Fountain Park LLC – $6M commercial property with over 38 tenants along with 2 maintenance personnel. 2. Trolleys of Dubuque, Inc – Business has 3 commercial trolleys that are for hire and has 1 staff member along with 9 drivers. 3. Galleria Lounge – The only non-smoking lounge in Dubuque. The lounge has 1 staff member along with 7 bartenders. 4. Fountain Park Event Center – A banquet facility capable of holding 275 people for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, business meetings, etc. Center has 2 staff members and 8 – 12 servers. Developed and implemented plans to organize, schedule and supervise daily operations in construction, maintenance, painting and floor/window coverings for over 600 apartments and commercial buildings in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Was responsible for the budget to include the payroll for over 30 employees/contractors and insuring profit margins increased every quarter. Also, inspected and evaluated each completed project to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. ** (Left company due to career change) ** Otto Krueger’s Family Restaurant (1989 – 1983) EUREKA SPRINGS, AR • Owner/Operator Directed and supervised the operation of a 100-seating capacity restaurant. ** (Sold business) ** UNITED STATES AIR FORCE OFFICER (1977 – 1989) ** Retired ** • Headquarters Squadron Executive Officer (Offutt Air Base, NE) Responsible for the administration, fund-raising programs and operation of the Disaster Preparedness Division for a 900-member unit. Also, reorganized, coordinated, and implemented a Disaster Preparedness Shelter Plan for a building affecting 8,000 personnel on the Air Base. ** (Left active duty with an Honorable Discharge to go into the Air Force National Guard and run family restaurant due to father having health issues) ** • Airborne Planning Staff Commander (Offutt Air Base, NE) Primary advisor on national nuclear war plans on the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Airborne Command Post. Presented a special briefing to President Reagan on worldwide nuclear targets. Also, briefed general officers daily on the location of the nation’s strategic nuclear forces that included all bombers, long-range missiles and submarines. • Assistant Director, Airborne Instructor/Evaluator (Ellsworth Air Base, SD) Selected as one of three instructor/evaluators in th e only Air Force school for the Airborne Launch Control System. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the $7 million computerized aircraft weapon system simulator. Senior officers at the Pentagon lauded my ability to clearly and concisely communicate highly technical information to officers of extremely varied backgrounds. • Titan II Missile Combat Crew Commander/Instructor (Davis-Monthan Air Base, AZ) Managed an isolated $40 Million strategic nuclear missile complex. Also, implemented training in the classroom, missile sites, and the missile procedures simulator for over 400 crewmembers. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • School Board President for the Dubuque Community School District • Chairman for the Dubuque Civil Service Commission • Commissioner on the Dubuque Long-Range Planning Commission • Dubuque Project Coordinator for the Children’s Shoes for Orphan Souls Mission • Member of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce • Volunteer driving church van for the elderly on Sunday along with providing meals to members in the community on Saturday nights • Mentored student in the school district for 12 years • Commissioner on the Dubuque Historic Preservation Committee • Participant in the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce “Dancing with the Stars” raising over $70K for the Dubuque Symphony • Participant in the Dubuque Symphony’s “Pursuit of the Podium” fundraiser July 15, 2020 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I am applying for the appointment to complete the term of First Ward Council Member Brett Shaw who recently resigned this position. My life's experiences have prepared me well for this position. A native Dubuquer, I left after high school graduation to attend college and follow a 20-year career as a U.S. Air Force Officer. During this time, I was a Missile Launch Officer and had many top-secret assignments, including one as a primary advisor on the National Nuclear War Plans at the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Airborne Command Post. I also earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration with my thesis focusing on city government. After my retirement, I was able to return to Dubuque in the early 2000’s and immediately found various opportunities to give back to the city that had given me so much as a child of immigrant parents. In particular, I have served on the following commissions for the City of Dubuque: the Long-Range Planning Commission, the Historical Preservation Commission, and chairman of the Civil Service Commission. My personal passions have led me to become involved through two downtown churches with outreach to those in need in our community. I also served as Project Coordinator for the Children's Shoes for Souls mission. My most rewarding volunteer experience, however, has been through the mentor program with the Dubuque Community School District. I was honored to work with a student from kindergarten through his graduation from Hempstead High School. As a result of this experience, I have been rewarded with a “bonus son” who will continue to be a lifelong friend. This experience in mentoring has also given me valuable insights into the hidden needs in our community. In working as a city council member, I would advocate and work hard for continued and expanded support of organizations like the Dream Center, the Multi-Cultural Center, and Fountain of Youth. In addition to my strong desire to give back to the community, I also have a record of leadership in elected office, having served two terms as a member of the Dubuque Community School District School Board, including one year as president of the board. This experience added to my understanding of taxpayer accountability and strengthened my abilities to listen to constituents and to work with fiscal challenges. My education, experience, and my willingness to work tirelessly, combined with a passion for service, will enable me to work successfully with the current council's team of dedicated public servants. As a part of this team, I will serve my constituents in the First Ward and all the residents of the community I love. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to discussing my qualifications in further detail and to answering any questions you may have. Sincerely, Otto Krueger 2521 Wheatland Drive Dubuque, Iowa 563-451-4446 Applicants Sought for Dubuque's First Ward City Council Vacancy CONTACT: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 563-589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org July 9, 2020 -- For Immediate Release DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Dubuque City Council is accepting applications from Dubuque’s first ward residents interested in filling the City Council vacancy created by the resignation of First Ward Council Member Brett Shaw. The City Council voted to fill the vacancy by appointment. This appointment will last until the next regular election which will be held on November 2, 2021. First ward residents interested in being considered for appointment must submit a letter of interest and/or resume to the City Clerk’s Office, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001 or at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org by noon on Monday, July 20, 2020. To view a map of Dubuque’s first ward, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ward1map or call the Dubuque County Elections Office at 563-589-4457 to verify a specific address. The City Council will conduct individual interviews at a special virtual meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The appointment will be made at the special session/work session on July 27, 2020. The electors of the first ward have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election with the City Clerk within 14 days of the publication of Notice of Intent to Fill a Vacancy by Appointment or within 14 days of the actual appointment. A petition requesting a special election to fill the vacancy would have to be signed by at least 157 first ward electors and be filed with the City Clerk by July 27, which is 14 days following the publication of Notice of Intent to Fill a Vacancy by Appointment; or by August 10, which is 14 days following the date of actual appointment. If such a petition is received after the appointment is made on Monday, July 23, the appointment would be temporary, and the City Council would call a special election to fill the vacancy until the next regular election. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 563-589-4100 or email ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org. Page 1 of 2Applicants Sought for Dubuque’s First Ward City Council Vacancy 9/3/2020https://www.cityofdubuque.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/117587 # # # Please do not reply to this message. If you would like additional information on this issue, please contact the staff person identified at the top of the message or contact the City of Dubuque Public Information Office at rgehl@cityofdubuque.org or 563.589.4151. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copyright © 2020 City of Dubuque. 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